- Pokemon Legends Z-A Celebration event in Pokemon Go will take place from October 16 to October 20, 2025.
- Players can complete timed research and obtain numerous rewards, such as XP, Poke balls, potions, and more.
- The event will also feature more frequent Mega Raids, Community Day moves, and new avatar items.
The release of Pokemon Legends ZA is around the corner, and Pokemon fans are already excited for the Arceus successor. However, to sweeten the pot for fans, Pokemon Go has revealed details for its new event celebrating the upcoming release of Pokemon Legends Z-A. The event will mostly feature mega and starter Pokemon, and free avatar items related to the Lumiose City Pokémon Trainers in Pokemon Legends ZA. Check out all the event details below.
Pokemon Legends Z-A Event Date and Time
The Pokemon Legends Z-A Celebration Event in Pokemon Go will be available for five days. We have listed the start and the end times below.
- Start Date and Time: Thursday, October 16, 2025, at 10 AM (local time)
- End Date and Time: Monday, October 20, 2025, at 8 PM (local time)
Pokemon Go Event-Exclusive Timed Research
The Pokemon Legends Z-A Celebration event in Pokemon Go will feature a free event-exclusive timed research with branching tasks. Completing the timed research will give you the following rewards:
- XP
- Poke ball
- Potions
- Candy and XL candy
- Poffin
- Chikorita, Totodile, and Tepig Encounter
The Pokemon encounters in this time research are based on the three starter Pokemon featured in Pokemon Legends ZA. Make sure you complete the event before it ends to get all the rewards.
Pokemon Legends Z-A Event Mega Raids
Pokemon Legends ZA is set in Lumios City of the Kalos region, which is the birthplace of Mega Evolution. This means we will see a lot of Mega Pokemon featured in the Mega Raids in Pokemon Go, and we will see them more frequently as well.
During the event, there will be 46 Mega Evolutions in Pokemon Go, including Mega Metagross, which will be released tomorrow on October 4, 2025. This means you can max out on a lot of Mega Energy for your favorite Mega Pokemon.
Check out the list of all the Mega Pokemon that you might come across during the Pokemon Go Pokemon Legends Z-A Celebration event:
- Mega Venusaur
- Mega Charizard X
- Mega Charizard Y
- Mega Blastoise
- Mega Beedrill
- Mega Pidgeot
- Mega Alakazam
- Mega Slowbro
- Mega Gengar
- Mega Kangaskhan
- Mega Pinsir
- Mega Gyarados
- Mega Aerodactyl
- Mega Ampharos
- Mega Steelix
- Mega Scizor
- Mega Heracross
- Mega Houndoom
- Mega Tyranitar
- Mega Sceptile
- Mega Blaziken
- Mega Swampert
- Mega Gardevoir
- Mega Sableye
- Mega Mawile
- Mega Aggron
- Mega Medicham
- Mega Manectric
- Mega Sharpedo
- Mega Camerupt
- Mega Altaria
- Mega Banette
- Mega Absol
- Mega Glalie
- Mega Salamence
- Mega Latias
- Mega Latios
- Mega Rayquaza
- Mega Lopunny
- Mega Garchomp
- Mega Lucario
- Mega Abomasnow
- Mega Gallade
- Mega Audino
- Mega Diancie
- Mega Metagross
Featured Attacks in Pokemon Go Legends Z-A Event
During the Pokemon Legends Z-A Celebration event, the final evolution stage of the three starter Pokemon will be able to learn their exclusive Community Day moves.
- Evolve Bayleef during the event to get a Meganium that knows the Charged Attack – Frenzy Plant
- Evolve Croconaw during the event to get a Feraligatr that knows the Charged Attack – Hydro Cannon
- Evolve Pignite during the event to get an Emboar that knows the Charged Attack – Blast Burn
If you already have Meganium, Feraligatr, and Emboar, you can still get these exclusive moves by using a Charged TM during the event.
Free Avatar Items in Pokemon Legends Z-A Event
Your Pokemon Go Trainer avatar will also get a fashion upgrade during the Legends Z-A Celebration event. Some new Lumios City-themed avatar items will be available for free in the in-game shop and will continue to be available after the event ends. Here are the featured avatar items:
- Lumiose City Outfit (Fitted)
- Lumiose City Hat (Black)
- Lumiose City Shoes (Red)
- Lumiose City Outfit (Relaxed)
- Lumiose City Hat (White)
- Lumiose City Shoes (Blue)
That sums up everything you should know about the Pokemon Legends Z-A Celebration event in Pokemon Go. This is a golden opportunity to get your hands on some strong Mega Pokemon, so mark your calendars and don’t miss out.
